Their marriage is revealed to be deeply volatile, oscillating between physical abuse and intense passion.

The tension shifts from the schoolyard to the living room as Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) declares war on Renata (Laura Dern). After Renata leaves Ziggy off the guest list for her daughter Amabella’s birthday party, Madeline retaliates by planning a competing trip to see Disney on Ice for the rest of the class. Meanwhile, darker threads emerge:

Jane struggles to reassure Ziggy that he isn’t a "monster" after the choking accusations, while she deals with her own haunting past.